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This report was prepared to fill the information gap for civil engineers involved with the dredging of coral and its use as construction material. Eighteen kinds of coral are discussed and illustrated in terms of engineering properties, excavation data, coral reef formation and world-wide distribution.

Provides an assessment of the major threats to coral reefs identified in The National Action Plan to Conserve Coral Reefs and of the needs in each region to help identify and prioritize key areas for management action.